Like all great modern love stories… we met on Tinder. After hitting it off in conversation, we wasted no time and set up our first date for June 1st. We went bowling, and to Zach’s surprise, Catherine actually held her own—even though he did end up with more strikes (she reminds him that he's better than he thinks). After bowling, we drove around town trying to find somewhere to eat, but everything was closing. Honestly, it worked out perfectly—we spent that time talking about life, family, and our faith. We eventually landed at Chili’s, but before we even walked in, Zach noticed a family in need and generously helped them out. That small moment of kindness really stood out to Catherine, and she’s been smitten ever since. From that night on, we talked constantly—even when Zach would travel out of state for work. That summer wasn’t easy, as we both lost grandparents, but we were able to lean on each other during those hard days. Even though Zach kept introducing Catherine as his girlfriend, it wasn’t official until July 5th. From there, it’s been a beautiful journey filled with love, laughter, and lots of memories (and more bowling). On May 9th, 2025, we adopted our sweet dog Buster, and just a few days later, Zach proposed, calling Buster their engagement dog. Now, we can’t wait to start this next adventure surrounded by the people we love most—you!